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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-05-2014, 12:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,846
Posted By WilliamYH09
The upper grille is 100% blocked. The lower is...

The upper grille is 100% blocked. The lower is fully open. Today the high was in the upper 80s, and my fan turned on a few times. Won't be long and I'll probably take off the grille block during the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,846
Posted By WilliamYH09
Dave, I attached angle brackets to the bottom of...

Dave, I attached angle brackets to the bottom of the bumper with self-tapping screws then bolted the lawn edging to the angle brackets with washer and lock nuts. So far it has been working...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-26-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,040
Posted By WilliamYH09
Increasing MPG by combining P&G & DFCO

Edited to add: I should note that this is a different strategy than using DFCO during the glide (see this thread...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-25-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,197
Posted By WilliamYH09
Tonight while at work (pizza delivery), I...

Tonight while at work (pizza delivery), I experimented a little with this.

First off, with my automatic, if I coast (engine on neutral) and then shift into gear when coming to a stop, the car...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-24-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,197
Posted By WilliamYH09
This is pretty interesting. I've noticed that in...

This is pretty interesting. I've noticed that in my Yaris it only goes into DFCO (also 9999mpg on my ScanGaugeII) during actual engine braking in gear, and I can feel the engine braking. I've never...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,846
Posted By WilliamYH09
Deleted rear wiper and motor and plugged the hole...

Deleted rear wiper and motor and plugged the hole today. Don't know if it will help my gas mileage, but I never used it and reduced a little weight.
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Forum: Success Stories 03-20-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,256
Posted By WilliamYH09
I agree with cbaber. When I first got my car I...

I agree with cbaber. When I first got my car I was doing pulse and glide with DFCO. A few tanks later I tried pulse and glide with engine-on neutral (I have an automatic), and it increased my average...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-20-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,846
Posted By WilliamYH09
Home Depot lawn edging air dam and coroplast side...

Home Depot lawn edging air dam and coroplast side skirts are done. Side skirts turned out great (hard to see it in the pic because of sunlight angle and shadows). Lawn edging air dam turned out...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-16-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,846
Posted By WilliamYH09
'09 Toyota Yaris Mods

I recently started my planned eco mods for my '09 Toyota Yaris thanks to the inspiration from this website.

Here are a couple of "before" pictures taken shortly after I bought the car:
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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-12-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,868
Posted By WilliamYH09
The irony to me is how if they had knowledge of...

The irony to me is how if they had knowledge of the performance gains (whether for mpg or speed) from cheap, diy, eco mods, they would be less critical and even more enthusiastic. "Same speed with...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-06-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,706
Posted By WilliamYH09
There is a used ScanGaugeII on ebay right now for...

There is a used ScanGaugeII on ebay right now for $75 including shipping. If it helps you increase your average mpg by 5, it will pay for itself in about 20 weeks if you drive 320 miles per week. If...
Forum: Introductions 02-25-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,171
Posted By WilliamYH09
Jyden, Thanks for all the suggestions. So...

Jyden,

Thanks for all the suggestions. So far I'm loving the Yaris.
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Xist,

Delivering definitely increases wear and tear, but that's what mileage reimbursement is for. If you...
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